[2025 Hangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Daming Lake (Updated Jun)

After seeing Hangzhou's Daming Mountain trending on Trip.com, I decided to give it a try – and was completely blown away! This high-altitude mountain paradise at 1,000 meters features bizarre pines, peculiar rocks, and clouds swirling through the peaks like a fairyland ☁️ - Just a 3-hour 🚗 drive from Suzhou, I finally unlocked Hangzhou locals' best-kept secret – the "Little Huangshan"! Winter brings ski slopes and breathtaking rime ice ❄️, while summer offers cool mountain escapes and refreshing stream adventures 🔫. You can hike through oxygen-rich forests for nature therapy or scream your lungs out on thrilling amusement rides 🏎️ – making it the ultimate weekend day trip! This bandwagon jump was totally worth it!! - 📍Location: Lin'an Daming Mountain Scenic Area 🕙Opening hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 2:30 PM) 🎫Ticket: Currently free for limited time, only need to purchase 25 yuan sightseeing bus ticket. - 🚶‍♂️Itinerary: ✅Visitor Center: Purchase shuttle bus tickets upon arrival to begin your journey. ✅Shuttle Bus: About 20-minute ride with beautiful mountain views to set the mood. ✅Choose your ascent: 🎢Steel Great Wall 🚶‍♂️ (For fit adventurers): ~2 hour hike (varies) with 4,000+ steps offering panoramic views, passing the Sky Mirror for perfect photos. Every 500 steps has a marker – set mini goals to rest and recharge 💪 🚡Cable Car (For easy ascent): Reach the top in ~12 minutes to save energy for attractions. ✅Sky Mirror → Daming Lake → Cliffside Walkway → 10,000-meter Cave → Super Slide → Mountain Go-Kart → Streamside Relaxation PS: Full hike + activities + photos take at least 5-6 hours

### **Daming Mountain Travel Guide** ⛰️🌿🌄 **📍 Location** Daming Mountain is located in **Lin'an District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province**. It is a national 4A-level scenic area, famous for its grotesque peaks, sea of clouds, waterfalls, and forests. Known as the "Little Huangshan of West Zhejiang," it offers diverse scenery throughout the year and is suitable for hiking, photography, and escaping the summer heat. --- ### **🚗 Transportation** - **Self-driving**: Approx. 1.5 hrs from Hangzhou (navigate to "Daming Mountain Scenic Area"). There is a parking lot in the scenic area. 🚙💨 - **Public transportation**: Take a bus from Hangzhou East/West Station to "Changhua," then transfer to the scenic area's shuttle bus. 🚌 - **High-speed rail**: Take the Hang-Huang high-speed railway to "Huangshan North Station," then take a taxi (approx. 1.5 hrs). 🚄 --- ### **🌤 Best time to visit** ✅ **Spring (March-May)**: Flowers bloom everywhere, azaleas are in full bloom, perfect for spring outings. 🌸 ✅ **Summer (June-August)**: A summer resort with cool waterfalls, average temperature 22°C. 💦 ✅ **Autumn (September-November)**: Colorful forests, red leaves covering the mountains, ideal for photography. 🍁 ✅ **Winter (December-February)**: Rime and ice hangings, skiing available (Daming Mountain Ski Resort open). ⛷️❄️ --- ### **🎢 Must-see attractions** 1. **Hanging Plank Road**: Suspended on a hundred-meter cliff, thrilling and exciting, overlooking the mountains. 😱📸 2. **Daming Lake**: A high-altitude lake, with blue water reflecting green mountains, picturesque. 🏞️ 3. **Thousand-Mu Field**: A grassland basin on the mountaintop, legendary training ground of Zhu Yuanzhang. 🌾 4. **Longmen Waterfall**: With a drop of a hundred meters, abundant water flow in summer, magnificent momentum. 💦 5. **Wanmi Cave**: An artificially excavated cool tunnel, a must-visit to escape the summer heat. 🕳️❄️ --- ### **🏠 Accommodation recommendations** - **Inside the scenic area**: - **Daming Mountain Baiyun Villa** (near the summit, convenient for watching the sunrise) ☀️ - **Camping site** (open in summer, reservation required) ⛺ - **At the foot of the mountain**: - B&Bs in Baiguo Town/Changhua Town, cost-effective. 🛖 --- ### **🍜 Food recommendations** - **Lin'an hickory nuts**: Local specialty, fragrant and crispy. 🌰 - **Stone chicken (stone frog)**: Mountain game, tender meat. 🐸 - **Dried bamboo shoots stewed with meat**: Farmhouse specialty, rich bamboo shoot aroma. 🍖 - **Corn cake**: Traditional Lin'an snack, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. 🌽 --- ### **💡 Travel tips** ⚠️ **Safety tips**: Some plank roads are steep, not recommended for those afraid of heights! 👟 **Wear comfortable athletic shoes**: The hiking route is long and requires non-slip shoes. 🧥 **Bring a jacket**: Large temperature difference on the mountaintop, windbreaker needed even in summer. 🚡 **Cable car option**: You can take the cable car up and down the mountain (80 CNY one way) to save energy. 🎫 **Tickets**: Peak season (March-November) 135 CNY, off-season (December-February) 110 CNY (including scenic bus). --- Daming Mountain combines danger, wonder, tranquility, and wilderness, making it an excellent choice for short trips around Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai! 🏔️✨ Come and experience its beauty in all four seasons! 🌿📸

Lin'an Daming Mountain, Hangzhou's Little Yellow Mountain|||🚌: For those who don't drive, you can buy a round-trip ticket from Hangzhou to Daming Mountain in advance on the "Lin'an Bus" mini program. The bus departs from Hangzhou East at 8:30 am and returns from Daming Mountain at 4:00 pm. The one-way trip takes 3 hours. The one-way ticket costs CNY 36. There is only one round-trip bus per day, so you need to control your climbing time. 🎫: The current policy is free admission, only a round-trip transportation fee of CNY 25 is charged. ⛰️: After arriving at the Daming Mountain Visitor Center, take the scenic bus to the climbing entrance. After walking a short distance along the stream, you will come to the fork between the leisure route and the Great Wall of Steel. It is recommended to choose the leisure hiking route to go up the mountain. Pass by scenic spots such as Mingfei Seven Peaks and Tenglong Waterfall, and reach the top of the mountain, Qianmu Field, which takes about 2 hours. You can take a short break here. Next, walk along the suspended walkway around the mountain to experience the scenery of the so-called Little Yellow Mountain. You will pass through several mine relics along the way. Arrive at Daming Lake, which is the intersection of the upper and lower cableways, ski resorts, the Great Wall of Steel, and other directions. If you are not physically fit, you can take the cable car down the mountain. If you are physically fit, it is recommended to walk the Great Wall of Steel, as the scenery along the way is very photogenic. Note: Mountain karting and cliff swings are not open in winter. Finally, a scenic guide map is attached.

Daming Mountain is located in the west of Lin'an District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, close to Anhui Province. It belongs to the Huangshan Mountain range, which is why it is called "Little Huangshan Mountain". 🌟Highlights: Daming Mountain is famous for its Steel Great Wall. You can climb to the top of the 1,210-meter-high Daming Mountain along more than 4,000 steps. ✨Recommended route: Take the leisure trail up the mountain, passing by Longmen Waterfall, the suspended bridge, and Daming Lake. With the rolling mountains, waterfalls, and lush greenery, the air is very fresh, and I felt relaxed and happy all the way. Take the Steel Great Wall down the mountain. The scenery along the way is really nice. I basically walked for about 20 minutes and then rested for 10 minutes. Even so, my legs were shaking when I reached the foot of the mountain. This section of the road is not very friendly to the knees. The whole journey is 9 km and takes about 6 hours. In fact, there are many ways to go up and down the mountain. There is a cable car to go up the mountain, and a slide and go-kart to go down the mountain. If you are not physically fit or have bad knees, I strongly recommend the slide and go-kart. They are so much fun and the experience is great. Tickets: Free Reference prices for various items in the scenic area: Scenic area bus: CNY 25 Cable car: CNY 80 Go-kart: CNY 80 Slide: CNY 50 Slide + go-kart combo ticket: CNY 100 🚎Transportation: 1. Take the Hangzhou Metro to Lin'an Station, then transfer to a bus or take a taxi 2. About 1.5 hours by car

When visiting Jinan, you can't miss Daming Lake The scenery by the willow lake is picturesque The ancient-style buildings are mesmerizing ⛩️Daming Lake 🎫Ticket: Free ⏰Recommended duration: 2 hours➕ 🎢Activities: Leisure walk🚶Afternoon tea by the lake☕️Amusement facilities🛝Underwater world🌊Ancient-style market🪭 - ✔️Daming Lake has a total of 4 gates 🔹Southwest Gate (Main Gate)🔹South Gate (near Qushuiting Street) 🔹East Gate (near Jingyi Road)🔹North Gate (through the city tower) - ✔️During the Mid-Autumn Festival, Zespri Kiwifruit co-hosts the Hidden Lake Market 📅2024.9.15-9.16 📍In front of Yuhe Pavilion Participate in games to receive kiwi🥝merchandise, the archery🏹girls are very cute, and you can taste kiwi at the green arch. The market has childhood trinkets, herbal sachets, Jinan cultural and creative fridge magnets, lacquer fans, bracelets... it's a great place to stroll - ✔️Afternoon tea by the lake Sit by the lake, with a gentle breeze, Jinan's architectural tea snacks are very distinctive, mousse cakes paired with crispy pastries offer a sweet and savory combination, and the coffee even has the Daming Lake logo, very Quancheng...

Daming Lake Travel Guide. I hope this guide helps you better plan your trip and enjoy a wonderful journey to Daming Lake! 🚶‍♀️📸🍃 📍Attraction Address: No. 1, Daming Lake Road, Lixia District, Jinan City, Shandong Province, China 🚗Transportation: You can take buses 11, 41, K54, K95, K98, K109 to get off at Daming Lake Station; if driving, you can choose to exit at Jinan West Exit of Jingfu Expressway, go east along Jingshi Road, go north on Shunhe Overpass at the Provincial Sports Center, and get off at Minghu North Road Exit to reach the north gate of Daming Lake. 👍️Must-visit attractions: Lixia Pavilion, Tie Gong Temple, Beiji Pavilion, Xia Garden, Jiaxuan Temple, Kui Xu Book Collection, Nan Feng Theater, Hui Bo Building, Qiu Liu Garden, Chao Ran Building. 🎟️Ticket Information: Daming Lake Park is free to enter, but some internal attractions may charge separately. Please check and confirm in advance. 💗Other tips: It is recommended to visit in the morning or evening to avoid the midday sun; the lakeside scenery varies throughout the seasons, and in autumn you have a better chance to see the beautiful scenery of 'half city mountain color, half city lake'. 🍂🌿✨

Inside, there are four steles: one from the Hongzhi era when Prince Han built the garden, and others from the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. Liuhu was formed from the Liu Spring, which was excavated during the Xining period of the Northern Song Dynasty. Later, it was taken over by Prince Han of the Ming Dynasty, who transformed it into a garden. As a result, ancient trees intertwine, and pavilions are hidden among them, resembling the Jiangnan region. Sometimes it looks like Daming Lake, sometimes it looks like Hangzhou Xixi Wetland, it's hard to believe I'm in Gansu. When you come to Pingliang, you must not miss this place.

📍Damingshan Ski Resort is located at the top of Daming Mountain⛰️, Wansongling beside Daming Lake in Lin'an, more than 1,200 meters above sea level There are two ski slopes: beginner slope and advanced slope. Whether you are a novice or a technical expert, you can have fun playing. 🎿The ski resort is also well equipped. You can find coaches for guidance 🎯, restaurants 🍴, various ski equipment (snow suits 👔, helmets 🧢, snow goggles 🥽, gloves 🧤, etc.), There are also security guards to maintain order, and the service is super considerate! 🎫The price of the ski package is also very attractive. 200 yuan/person on weekdays and 275 yuan/person on weekends. 🚠You can choose to take the scenic area transportation bus to go up the mountain. Then take the cable car up the mountain; Or challenge yourself and climb the Great Steel Wall up the mountain. You can also enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way🌅! ❄️There is also a high mountain lake outside the ski resort - Daming Lake The lake water is clear and beautiful. 🚗, self-driving, navigation 🧭"Damingshan Scenic Area Visitor Center" parking lot, parking fee 3 yuan/hour This weekend I experienced it myself. I came back to share the travel guide.

The Daming Lake in winter is like a beautiful scroll of painting. In the winter afternoon, as the warm sun slowly rises, Daming Lake immediately becomes clear and elegant. The distant stone bridges and willow trees also reveal a vast tranquility under the bright sunlight, giving people a deep sense of spiritual shock. The willow branches by the lake have shed their yellow-green dresses, stretching their enchanting figures, adding a unique poetic and picturesque charm to the lake in winter. Strolling along the shore of Daming Lake, quietly savoring the elegance and detachment of the lake in winter, feeling the clarity of the water and the horizontal lie of the green mountains. Daming Lake under the setting sun is breathtakingly beautiful. When the sky is dyed red by the clouds, the water reflects a touch of blood-red color, the distant mountain shadows, the nearby withered lotuses, form a richly layered and colorful picture, even more dazzling and charming, just like a paintin

👉Daming Mountain stands majestically among the green sea and emerald hills at the junction of Zhejiang and Anhui. The mountains are high, the valleys are deep, the peaks are overlapping, and the peaks are towering, which is very spectacular. The landforms are beautiful and the attractions are by no means monotonous. Waterfalls, streams, suspension bridges, caves, aerial plank roads, alpine meadows... every step brings a new scene, and everywhere is beautiful. ⚠️For detailed skiing tips, please see the blogger’s previous note❗️This article mainly introduces the Daming Mountain tour routes. 🚗【Transportation】 🚇 Public transportation: The bus line - Vitality West Zhejiang Line A, has only one round trip bus a day, and you can take it at Hangzhou East Station [City Bus East District]. The bus departs at 8:30 and returns at 16:00. When you return, just wait for the bus at the traffic light at the tourist center. 🚘Self-driving: Navigate to Damingshan Visitor Center, where there are plenty of parking spaces. 💰【Cost】 Free admission throughout the year, scenic area bus 25 yuan, cable car, slide, kart and other projects are charged separately Cable car: 80 Slides: 50 Kart: 80 Slide + Kart Package: 100 ‼ ️Travel route: 1⃣In-depth hiking route ✔️This route is a full-length hike, where you can enjoy the most comprehensive view of Daming Mountain. 🚏Detailed route Transfer to the scenic bus at the visitor center➡️Sun and Moon Qiming➡️Stay and Listen to the Stream➡️Steel Great Wall➡️Senlin Camp➡️Daming Lake➡️Suspended Plank Road➡️Ten Thousand Meter Cave➡️Thousand Acres of Meadow➡️Longmen Ferry➡️Tenglong Waterfall➡️Treading Ladder➡️Queen Tree➡️Longmen Canyon➡️Sun and Moon Qiming➡️Scenic bus back to the visitor center ⏰Total journey time: The whole journey is about 12 kilometers and takes about 4-5 hours. ✅The hiking trip is often quite long, and the Great Wall of Steel is very steep. For those who are not very physically fit, it is recommended to take a leisure route. 2⃣Leisure Tour Route ✔️This route has fewer hiking sections and is relatively easy; you can check in all the attractions in Daming Mountain. 🚏Detailed route Take the scenic bus from the visitor center➡️Cable car up the mountain➡️Daming Lake➡️Suspended plank road➡️Ten thousand meter cave➡️Flying over the clouds➡️Return to the super slide➡️Mountain kart➡️Scenic bus back to the visitor center ⏰ Total time: 2-3h ♦️The cableway can go directly up to the top of the mountain, and it takes about 30 minutes to walk to the slide. The slide + mountain kart is both a recreational activity and a way to go down the mountain ♦️You can also refer to the first route for the second half, hiking down the mountain, which is easier! ⚠️Tips for playing: ✅Note: People with bad knees should be careful when choosing to go down the Steel Great Wall, as it is very damaging to your legs and knees. ✅You don’t need to bring too much water. There are vending machines along the leisure trail, at the top of the mountain and at the Steel Great Wall. There are also food and snacks after reaching the top. ✅For friends who are skiing, it is recommended to take the cable car directly up the mountain instead of wasting too much energy on mountain climbing.

Jinan is known as the Tianxia Quancheng and is a city with a profound cultural heritage. The four sides of the lotus flower, the three sides of the lake, the one city and the half of the city lake is the best portrayal of Jinan, but you can also reminisce about the lingering love of "Da Ming Lakeside Summer Rain" in "Huanzhugege". , one of the three famous places in Jinan, is a rare natural lake in the bustling city. It is known as the Pearl of the Spring City. It is located in the northeast of Jinan city center and north of the old city. As early as the Tang and Song Dynasties, Daming Lake was famous for its beautiful scenery. Yuming Lake is a natural lake formed by the convergence of the public. The spring water flows from the south bank. When the water is full, it flows out from the North Shuimen Gate built on the north bank of the Song Dynasty. The bottom of the lake is composed of impervious igneous rocks. Therefore, the lake water constantly does not rise, long drought does not linger, and maintains a relatively fixed water level all the year round. There are several ancient buildings in the Liuyin by the lake, but what is missing is the new Jinan skyline that the lake looks out.

Today I want to check out the rainy hall of the legendary "Xia Yu He on the Daming Lake". The rainy hall is near the north gate and needs to be driven. Daming Lake is really big... The building behind me is the rainy hall. It is a pity that the lotus flowers did not grow out in the spring and could not restore the perfect sense of rain. Nanfeng Yuyuan is located on the south side of the lake. There are three water rafts, named "Yuhe Hall", red column carved window, green tile flying raft, surrounded by circular corridors, surrounded by water on three sides of the east and west, and lotus roots. It is said that this is what the Qianlong Emperor and the folk woman Xia Yuhe of Jinan have met and loved in the TV series "Huanzhugege".